He was found dead at his residence on November 2.
A 21-year-old Indian engineering student died by suicide at his residence in Sharjah, the police have confirmed.
The Sharjah Police said the young man, identified as J, was found dead at his family’s apartment in Rolla area on November 2.
Initial investigations confirmed that he took his life but the reason could not be determined. No suicide note had been found, said sources close to the matter. The case had been referred to the public prosecution, police said.
The victim’s brother said “All I have to say is that my brother, J, was a wonderful student and person. He was pursuing his engineering studies from the BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. He was well loved by all faculty members, his family and friends.”
The family, who hails from the Indian state of Gujarat, was in “a state of total shock”, he added.
“We are devastated. I request that the media respect our need for privacy at this time.”
